Pet Care Articles
Helping The Elderly Keep Their Pets
August 7th, 2011
Do your elderly parents have a pet dog or cat? Other than taking the pet yourself, here's a few tips to consider when trying to find a solution for bed-ridden elderly people to keep their treasured pets...
1) Consider a pet sitter. We are trained professionals. We can walk your dog and administer medications and shots when needed. We can also detect health issues.
2) Some vets do make house call. These vets can also help with pet needs and give assurances to elderly pet owners that their pet is getting the right attention and treatments as needed.
3) Try using online shopping to buy your pet food and supplies. They deliver the goods right to your door so there's no need to make shopping for your pet a part of the daily routine.
4) Have that difficult discuss early. If you know your elderly parent is moving into an assisted living place, try to use one that accepts pets. Otherwise, arrange for a pet sitter, neighbor or family friend to make sure the pet has adequate food, water and exercise.
5) Finally, NEVER dump the pet outright into the street. Advertise to find it a good home before taking it to an animal shelter as a last resort. Remember, pets are a part of your family, not objects with no feelings. Treat them with respect, just as they do with you. We consider our pets the babies we never had!
1) Consider a pet sitter. We are trained professionals. We can walk your dog and administer medications and shots when needed. We can also detect health issues.
2) Some vets do make house call. These vets can also help with pet needs and give assurances to elderly pet owners that their pet is getting the right attention and treatments as needed.
3) Try using online shopping to buy your pet food and supplies. They deliver the goods right to your door so there's no need to make shopping for your pet a part of the daily routine.
4) Have that difficult discuss early. If you know your elderly parent is moving into an assisted living place, try to use one that accepts pets. Otherwise, arrange for a pet sitter, neighbor or family friend to make sure the pet has adequate food, water and exercise.
5) Finally, NEVER dump the pet outright into the street. Advertise to find it a good home before taking it to an animal shelter as a last resort. Remember, pets are a part of your family, not objects with no feelings. Treat them with respect, just as they do with you. We consider our pets the babies we never had!